Windows key Details, Meaning Windows key Article and Explanation Guide

Windows key Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description

The Windows key is the key with the Microsoft Windows logo on 104 and 107 key keyboards, located between the Ctrl and Alt keys. The key is generally used as an accelerator key, in order to make certain repetitive tasks in the Windows shell environment accessible by keystroke.

Its use is not limited to the Windows operating system, however, any operating system with suitable drivers to detect keypresses of the "Windows key" can use the key to automate tasks in software.

Standard Windows key functions

Windows key - activate start menu
Windows key+R - open run dialog
Windows key+E - open Explorer
Windows key+Pause/Break - open System Properties
Windows key+F - find file
Windows key+M - minimize all
Windows key+D - show Desktop (effectively the same as minimize all)

NT systems only

Windows key+F1 - open Windows Help
Windows key+F3 - find file
Windows key+L - lock workstation (NT & 2k) / log off or switch users (XP)
Windows key+U - open Utilty Manager (accessibility functions)

Windows key Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description

Standard Windows key functions

NT systems only

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